Firt off, both RIT and UofR are great schools....both in a heavy competition to be called the best. And, RIT and UofR have both done that in select field. UofR probably has a better science program, but RIT has its own status and is Internationally known for the following: Information Technology, Comp Sci, Mech Engineering, Electrical Engineering, MicroElectronic Engineering, American School of Crafts, Photography, Computer Graphic Design, Printing, and Business/Finance. As far as Information Technology goes, no other school in the nation comes even close. RIT has been doing this program for 7 years. Other great schools like RPI and Penn State claimed to have IT programs but only supported 3 students last year in the program for RPI and around 30 for Penn State. There is no set format on how the IT program should be organized as to what classes make up the degree...every college is completely different for IT. Yes, I also agree the program is easy at first, but gets significantly harder in the last 2 years. I went through the entire program. As far as people falling back on IT in case that can't hack the engineering or CS depts, that changes as of next year.....You now need a 3.8 to TRANSFER into IT form another program......thats means, if you fail someone else, don't comes looking to IT. The IT dept is successfully weeding out the students and continually making the environment more strict with harder classes. The problems lies in the fact that most people who know computers know nothing about Information Technology but they have to start somewhere....nowadays, high school students are finally learning the skills to "Get started" and so the level at RIT can extend higher one more step. Ok, now about Computer Science....first off, RIT won the National competition this past year along with 1 other school for programming. Our boys, Steven Rhorda and Paul Mason, got tickets to the Netherlands for the international competition. The fact is RIT has one of the top 5 Computer Science programs in the nation. Canada won BTW. Engineering! Please.....any time you try to compare a technical school with a science school, you are going to mix up facts. RIT has been noted for being the 4th best in the nation in Engineering. Many great schools strive to be on the list, but the fact is RIT supports a co-op programs that gives students the chance to work then come back to school and understand the "why question." Having 2 years work experience enables RIT engineers to have the absolute highest job placement of any school in the united states. Umm, doee that sound like a good deal? I could go on and onabout all the other schools I listed above because I personally know about them all, but I will spare the details. Basically, RIT is a GREAT school. The University of Rochester had a better reputation for years (being 25th in the nation), but I am unsure which school is really better now. I have heard stories how UofR wanted to strengthen its standings by limiting students with even higher SAT scores, but many policies instituted by the President of UofR have fallen apart thus backfiring the project. So who cares? Me? Not really....I went to RIT and now have a great job because of the co-op program. I bet I would have had a great job if I attended UofR.
Slashdot Mirror
Firt off, both RIT and UofR are great schools....both in a heavy competition to be called the best. And, RIT and UofR have both done that in select field. UofR probably has a better science program, but RIT has its own status and is Internationally known for the following: Information Technology, Comp Sci, Mech Engineering, Electrical Engineering, MicroElectronic Engineering, American School of Crafts, Photography, Computer Graphic Design, Printing, and Business/Finance. As far as Information Technology goes, no other school in the nation comes even close. RIT has been doing this program for 7 years. Other great schools like RPI and Penn State claimed to have IT programs but only supported 3 students last year in the program for RPI and around 30 for Penn State. There is no set format on how the IT program should be organized as to what classes make up the degree...every college is completely different for IT. Yes, I also agree the program is easy at first, but gets significantly harder in the last 2 years. I went through the entire program. As far as people falling back on IT in case that can't hack the engineering or CS depts, that changes as of next year.....You now need a 3.8 to TRANSFER into IT form another program......thats means, if you fail someone else, don't comes looking to IT. The IT dept is successfully weeding out the students and continually making the environment more strict with harder classes. The problems lies in the fact that most people who know computers know nothing about Information Technology but they have to start somewhere....nowadays, high school students are finally learning the skills to "Get started" and so the level at RIT can extend higher one more step. Ok, now about Computer Science....first off, RIT won the National competition this past year along with 1 other school for programming. Our boys, Steven Rhorda and Paul Mason, got tickets to the Netherlands for the international competition. The fact is RIT has one of the top 5 Computer Science programs in the nation. Canada won BTW. Engineering! Please.....any time you try to compare a technical school with a science school, you are going to mix up facts. RIT has been noted for being the 4th best in the nation in Engineering. Many great schools strive to be on the list, but the fact is RIT supports a co-op programs that gives students the chance to work then come back to school and understand the "why question." Having 2 years work experience enables RIT engineers to have the absolute highest job placement of any school in the united states. Umm, doee that sound like a good deal? I could go on and onabout all the other schools I listed above because I personally know about them all, but I will spare the details. Basically, RIT is a GREAT school. The University of Rochester had a better reputation for years (being 25th in the nation), but I am unsure which school is really better now. I have heard stories how UofR wanted to strengthen its standings by limiting students with even higher SAT scores, but many policies instituted by the President of UofR have fallen apart thus backfiring the project. So who cares? Me? Not really....I went to RIT and now have a great job because of the co-op program. I bet I would have had a great job if I attended UofR.